Ballantine '35 Reunion Can

Ballantine '35 Reunion Can

The Ballantine '35 Reunion Can is a commemorative vessel produced by P. Ballantine & Sons of Newark, New Jersey. Rather than serving as a typical commercial retail release found on store shelves, this can was specially commissioned for alumni gathering at a Class of 1935 college reunion, notably associated with Princeton University events.

Manufactured in a generous 16-ounce format, the can was designed specifically as a rolled-lip drinking cup or mug. This allowed attendees to use the can directly as drinkware during reunion festivities, blending practical party utility with branded keepsakes. The front display prominently incorporates the classic Ballantine brewery identity alongside the "'35" class designation.

Ballantine had deep roots in the Northeast, and its Newark plant frequently supplied beer and custom novelty items to regional university functions and alumni associations. Within the broader category of commemorative breweriana, multiple variations exist across different reunion classes, featuring differences in labeling methods, typography, and graphic layouts. For collectors, this item occupies a crossover space between vintage New Jersey brewing history and collegiate memorabilia.